MENTORWORKS
The Integrated Resources Institute (IRI) MENTORWORKS program is a 100% community-based work program. All program service hours are focused on integrated work opportunities for participants. Using a Customized Employment, and Mentor approach, the mentor relationship between employee and employer is personalized in a way that meets the needs of both. IRI has worked to strengthen the capacity of the workforce development system to improve employment outcomes for people with significant disabilities through local implementation as well as international dissemination or our demonstration research. IRI has evidence-based research data showing that Integrated Work efforts lead to positive employment and quality of life new outcomes for individuals with disabilities, their families, community and taxpayers.
MENTORWORKS
PROGRAM OUTCOMES 2013
• For 102 Participants
• 100% integrated work placements
• 93% in paid work positions
• 100% program time in inclusive community settings
• $652.78 average monthly wage income
• $309 - $1096 monthly wage range
• 5.8 years average job tenure
• $8.93 average hourly wage
• 90% Families reported satisfaction
• 94% Participants reported satisfaction
• 100% Employers reported satisfaction
• 93% Regional Center worker reported satisfaction
INTEGRATED WORK
